Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police on Wednesday following allegations that he struck two pedestrians with his vehicle and fled the scene.
The incident occurred last week in downtown Nashville when two pedestrians were crossing a main street with the right of way, according to Nashville police. Authorities say Ryan allegedly turned at a red light, running over the feet of the victims during the maneuver.
Ryan faces several misdemeanor charges related to the incident. Court records indicate he has been charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failure to give information or render aid, and two counts of failure to obey a traffic control signal.
The legal proceedings for the former coach are set to begin next month when he is scheduled to appear in court. As of Wednesday, the court records did not identify an attorney representing Ryan.
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in for allegedly hitting pedestrians with his car in Nashville and leaving the scene, police said. https://t.co/hQ5o2dMFGj
Ryan is a prominent figure in professional football, having served as the head coach for both the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets. During his tenure with the Jets, he led the team to consecutive AFC Championship Games following the 2009 and 2010 seasons.
He is the son of the late Buddy Ryan, a legendary NFL coach who is widely recognized for coordinating the 1985 Chicago Bears defense, which remains one of the most celebrated defensive units in league history.
Since his time on the sidelines, Ryan has transitioned into a high-profile media role. He currently serves as an analyst for ESPN, contributing to the network’s NFL pregame programming.
Following the news of the charges, a phone number believed to belong to Ryan was found to have an automatic outgoing message, preventing callers from leaving a message.
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